For users outside 4G service areas, the EVO will work fine on Sprint's 3G network.

And there is talk that Sprint could eventually dump WiMAX in favor of 4G LTE service that AT&T and Verizon plans to use, but I'm willing to bet that won't happen in the near future.

I haven't had a chance to try the EVO, but there's a few things to know about the device.

• The EVO 4G is $199 with a 2-year contract. For $79.99 a month, you get 450 minutes (including unlimited calling to other mobile phones on any carrier), unlimited text messages and unlimited data (unlike AT&T). This includes the $10 premium for 4G service, though most locations don't offer the service.

• For an extra $29.99 a month, you can use the EVO as a WiFi hotspot with up to 8 other devices.

• The device is huge, with a 4.3-inch screen. It also has a kickstand for viewing videos.

• It has an 8-megapixel camera and a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for video chats.

If you are a Sprint customer looking for an upgrade, this sounds like a great option to check out. The following Sprint stores in the Grand Rapids area will open at 8 a.m. to sell the EVO:
• 4044 Alpine Avenue NW
• 2107 East Beltline Avenue NE
• 4533 Ivanrest SW
• 3270 28th Street